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Choose a specific vehicle. Where data is available, its detail page shows the import cost calculation. We assess any possible duty benefit with you before purchase.
Important: A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact us before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support through the process. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
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The QX80 is Infiniti's full-size luxury SUV and one of those American-market vehicles that simply is not sold new in Germany, which is exactly why importing one appeals.
Model profile
The QX80 name arrived in 2014, when Infiniti renamed the outgoing QX56. The car itself is the Z62 platform, closely related to the Nissan Patrol and the North American Nissan Armada, and it ran with steady updates from 2011 through 2024. A comprehensive facelift in 2018 modernised the styling and cabin.
Powertrain and equipment
Through 2024 the QX80 used the 5.6-litre VK56VD V8, a naturally aspirated engine with direct injection producing 400 hp and 413 lb-ft, mated to a seven-speed automatic. It is smooth, torque-rich and well proven, if thirsty by German standards.
The QX80 is a single body: a large three-row SUV seating seven or eight. US trims typically ran from the base QX80 up through LUXE, PREMIUM SELECT, SENSORY and the top AUTOGRAPH on newer cars.
Vehicle selection
Availability is good but more concentrated than for mainstream models, since the QX80 is a premium low-volume vehicle.
The QX80 suits buyers who need real three-row space, want to tow, and like the imposing American full-size format that is unavailable from European brands.
Vehicle data
| Body style | Detail (QX80 V8, Z62): Full-size 3-row SUV, 7-8 seats |
|---|---|
| Length | Detail (QX80 V8, Z62): approx. 5,340 mm |
| Wheelbase | Detail (QX80 V8, Z62): approx. 3,075 mm |
| Kerb weight | Detail (QX80 V8, Z62): approx. 2,700 kg |
| Seating | Detail (QX80 V8, Z62): 7 or 8 passengers |
| Engine | Detail (QX80 V8, Z62): 5.6 L VK56VD V8 (petrol) |
|---|---|
| Power | Detail (QX80 V8, Z62): 400 hp (298 kW) |
| Torque | Detail (QX80 V8, Z62): 413 lb-ft (560 Nm) |
| Transmission | Detail (QX80 V8, Z62): 7-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | Detail (QX80 V8, Z62): RWD or selectable 4WD |
| Fuel | Detail (QX80 V8, Z62): Petrol, premium recommended |
| 2025 engine | Detail (QX80 V8, Z62): 3.5 L twin-turbo V6, ~450 hp |
| Towing capacity | Detail (QX80 V8, Z62): up to approx. 3,900 kg (8,500 lb) |
|---|---|
| Related platform | Detail (QX80 V8, Z62): Nissan Patrol / Armada |
| Assembly | Detail (QX80 V8, Z62): Kyushu, Japan |
Values are reproduced verbatim from the existing article table. The documents for the specific vehicle govern.
Pre-purchase review
The VK56VD V8 is a durable engine, but a few QX80 common problems are worth checking. Timing-chain and valve-related noise can appear on high-mileage engines, so listen carefully on a cold start. The air suspension fitted to some trims can develop leaks and compressor faults that are costly to fix; verify the ride height sits level and self-levels correctly.
Germany and Europe
US QX80s use amber side markers, mph clusters and US-spec headlights that must be corrected for European traffic.
The assessment depends on the specific vehicle and the circumstances of the transaction. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review any possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are considered separately.
US-market headlights use the FMVSS/SAE beam pattern, which differs from the ECE pattern required in the EU, so they may need adjustment or replacement with ECE-compliant units for registration.
USCar Trader services
As a buyer based in Germany, you do not have to inspect the vehicle yourself in the United States or Canada. Within the agreed scope, USCar Trader can coordinate document review, a separately commissioned on-site inspection and purchase processing.
Covered inspection points are agreed in advance. An on-site inspection records condition at the appointment and is not a guarantee.
Next step: Before commissioning, USCar Trader and the customer agree which document, history, inspection and transaction checks suit the vehicle and are included in the service. This records what was actually checked.
Import process
The import process for a Infiniti QX80 is planned around the specific listing, location, documents and commissioned service scope.
Questions and answers
Yes. A used QX80 can be imported and registered after a TÜV individual approval and once customs and VAT are paid.
No, not automatically. A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
Import VAT and other taxes or costs are assessed separately under the applicable rules and the circumstances of the individual case. A blanket answer for every vehicle would not be reliable.
The 5.6 V8 offers proven character; the 2025 twin-turbo V6 is quicker and more efficient but rarer used.
It is solid when maintained, with the air suspension and high-mileage engine noise being the main items to check.
Properly equipped, the V8 QX80 tows up to roughly 3,900 kg, useful for trailers and boats.
Yes. German law requires one, and it is a standard part of the import conversion.
Yes. As an independent broker we handle sourcing, checks, freight, customs and TÜV coordination.
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